Glasgow Mutual Support Groups Around Covid19

Across the city people in communities are helping each other, showing the amazing community spirit that has. Mutual support groups have been set up to coordinate some of that activity locally. These groups are often able to help with shopping delivery, collecting prescriptions, dog walking etc. While this is a very welcome addition, people choosing to access support through these mutuals should be aware that they may not have the safeguarding, training and resources that you would expect an existing charity or voluntary organisation to have.

GCVS has pulled together a listing of these mutual support groups that we have become aware of and will keep this on our Glasgow Helps Resource Page. If you would like your mutual support group included in this listing, please email [email protected].

The wider directory of supports can be found on the Glasgow Helps Community Hub.

Many thanks for your support and so glad to be working together

GCVS Capacity Building Team

anything that can help People Main Purpose A group for helping the gorbals people out during this coronovirus in times of

need

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3352731891403861/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery online support forum - running errands for vulnerable Pharmacy pick up Reducing social isolation Geographic area covered How can people access the support? South Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? n/a Any other information

Baillieston Notice Board Main Purpose Social media notice board for Bailliestion residents, regularly updated on

whats happening within the area [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666088246867006/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers whole community Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Social media notice board for Bailliestion residents, regularly updated on Pharmacy pick up whats happening within the Baillieston area Reducing social isolation running errands for vulnerable Geographic area covered How can people access the support? South Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Gorbals

Brighter Baillieston Food Aid Main Purpose To help people in crisis from Baillieston, Broomhouse, or Swinton 07545378754 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Brighter-Baillieston-Food-Aid- 106316594364759/

Intended Service Users Older people

People in crisis

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Crisis support Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Carmyle Forever In Our Heart Main Purpose Social media notice board for residents, regularly updated on whats

happening within the Baillieston area

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1985457338402799/

Intended Service Users Older people

group of around 25 households including several with older residents Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Social media notice board for Carmyle residents, regularly updated on whats happening within the Baillieston area Geographic area covered How can people access the support? South Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Contact Emily Rodway

COVID19 Support - Glasgow North East Main Purpose supporting the NE community through COVID-19 07538 395436 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowNorthEastCOVID19Support/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Recruiting volunteers and linking them with requests for help across the NE Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Contact Natalia Nati

East End Self-Isolation Support Group Main Purpose To provide information and support for the East End through the COVID-19

pandemic

https://www.facebook.com/groups/649788075775645/

Intended Service Users Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Facebook group for sharing information and requesting support in the East Pharmacy pick up End of Glasgow Food parcels or hot meals Reducing social isolation Crisis support Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

G53 Covid19 support group Main Purpose We are residents and organisations working together to support residents 07746 785005 who need support in G53 during the Covid19 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/G53-Covid19-support-group- 101967921464362/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Food and shopping pick up Pharmacy pick up Referrals to food banks. Pharmacy pick up Combined Community Effort (including key third sector organistions and Food parcels or hot meals housing associations). Food parcels being delivered by Baptist Church. Reducing social isolation Preferably text the number rather than call. Also in need of volunteers in the Crisis support area. Geographic area covered How can people access the support? South Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Glasgow Mutual Aid Main Purpose Glasgow Mutual Aid is a group for those in Glasgow wishing to help others . 0141 280 7025 We formed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and are trying our best to [email protected] safely support those who are self-isolating, quarantined, or otherwise https://glasgowmutualaid.typeform.com/to/Xh5O2Y vulnerable. https://www.facebook.com/groups/glasgowmutualaid/about/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers Anyone self isolating Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery We provide food and other services to those in need Pharmacy pick up Food parcels or hot meals Reducing social isolation Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly North West Glasgow South Glasgow If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Glasgow Mutual Aid - /Woodlands Main Purpose This is a local page for Hillhead//Gilmorehill/Woodlands/Woodside Area area residents looking to help each other out during the Covid-19/Coronavirus outbreak.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/516928635877522/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers Anyone self isolating Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery We are aware that this is a worrying time for many people. especially if living Pharmacy pick up alone and having to self-isolate. We will be looking to help people access food, complete errands etc. - especially for those who are most vulnerable. Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North West Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Govan Ward Mutual Aid Main Purpose Covid-19 Mutual Aid Local Groups are small groups of people setting up

independently in communities to support vulnerable people in their local area through the outbreak. https://www.facebook.com/groups/640035203496710/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery this group will most likely coordinate folk in: Creating leaflets and Pharmacy pick up flyering to let people know about the group. Providing a number for local Food parcels or hot meals vulnerable people to call if they need support. Running errands/shopping for Reducing social isolation vulnerable people/self isolating people Providing a friendly ear and some emotional support to community members who are self isolating or finding the pandemic overwhelming. Geographic area covered How can people access the support? South Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Govanhill Mutual Aid Main Purpose This is a group for residents looking to help each other out during

the Covid-19 / Coronavirus pandemic. We are aware this is a worrying time for some people especially if you live alone and have to self-isolate. This is particularly true in our https://www.facebook.com/groups/282362319395330/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 food or shopping delivery It is envisaged that members will be prepared to support others with, for pharmacy pick up example: Translating or reaching out to local residents for whom English isn’t food parcels/meals a first language Helping those who aren’t literate Help with shopping Reducing Social Isolation Cooking/food delivery Support to access food banks Dog walking Picking up Dog walking Translation prescriptions, or having medicine on hand (eg. epi-pens, inhalers) A friendly phone call Driving DIY repairs Providing advocacy or information Geographic area covered How can people access the support? south Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Govanhill Community Development Trust is running this site.

Jordanhill Watch Main Purpose This group is for anyone linked to and invested in the community,

safety, events, alerts and whatever you like as long as it is appropriate.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/535343903191446/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Food, provisions and medications delivery plus social support Pharmacy pick up Food parcels or hot meals Reducing social isolation Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly North West Glasgow If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Maryhill and Cadder Mutual Aid Main Purpose A group to help those in need during Covid19

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2681234405444177

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Shopping, medicines, and other items. We can also help if you need someone Pharmacy pick up to talk to. Reducing social isolation Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North West Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Meals Collective Main Purpose We are Meals Collective in Glasgow formed as a response to the Covid-19

crisis. We believe that good quality food can play an important part in the [email protected] Corona Virus resilience, since nutritious food supports a good immune system https://www.facebook.com/mealscollective/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Hot Meals We cook and deliver healthy food meals daily. Pay what you can afford. Delivery areas: /City Centre/West End - /, but other areas if enough interest Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North West Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Pollokshields Mutual Aid Main Purpose a group for residents looking to help each other out during the 07955 232393 Covid-19/coronavirus pandemic [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/233786887753803/

Intended Service Users

People in crisis

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery 40-50 local volunteers happy to help, coordinated through a whatsapp group. Pharmacy pick up Help getting food medicine other supplies. Reducing social isolation X – Translating information for/reaching out to groups for which English isn’t a first language Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow X

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Robroyston COVID 19 Support Group Main Purpose Over the coming days/weeks we will monitor requests and co-ordinate

support for the vulnerable individuals in our community.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3757944617612397/?ref=share

Intended Service Users Older people

People with disabilities

Those who are self isolating Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Providing support for those who are elderly/vulnerable/self isolating in the Pharmacy pick up area Reducing social isolation X – Posting Mail Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North East Glasgow X – Must join the Facebook group to post

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information

Southside Self-Isolation Supporters Main Purpose We’re bringing people together to help and support one another through self- 07835231282 isolation or quarantine as a result of COVID-19 throughout the southside of [email protected] Glasgow. If you’re self-isolating, or are able to help someone who is with https://www.southsidesis.co.uk basic supplies or even ju https://www.facebool.com/groups/SouthsideSIS

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families

Unpaid carers Anyone who requires support as a result of covid19 Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery - Facilitating requests for help from those who are self-isolating - basic Pharmacy pick up supplies, groceries, prescriptions etc. - Signposting to relevant organisations Hot meals/ Food Parcels for specific requirements e.g. food banks, aid organisations and charities - Reducing social isolation Co-ordinating volunteers in the community to fulfil requests for support - Facilitating community discussion on Facebook - positive support, helpful information and signposting to local services e.g. delivery services Geographic area covered How can people access the support? South Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly Referral from partner organisations Facebook page G53 Covid19 support group

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any Any other information We are a partnership of local activists and organisations working together in G53

St Silas Glasgow Covid-19 Support Group Main Purpose This is a group to co-ordinate help for, and offer help for folk who might be 0141 337 2276 self-isolating due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Glasgow West End [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/StSilasSupport/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis

Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food parcels or hot meals Supporting those who are self isolating Reducing social isolation Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North west Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Working with Glasgow City Mission to provide meals to homeless people

The Only Way is Baillieston Main Purpose A forum for old and young and past and present Baillieston inhabitants. Share

stories, post pics, catch up with old friends and relive some awesome memories! https://www.facebook.com/baillieston/

Intended Service Users

Yes Community members (access via facebook) Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery People and businesses advertising support for local residents and regularly Reducing social isolation updated info on whats happening within the Baillieston area Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North West Glasgow Members of the public can contact us directly

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Around postcode: G13 1TU. Phone call check ins

Whiteinch & Glasgow Corona Main Purpose Who we are: Ordinary people, concerned members of Whiteinch community Virus Resilience Group trying to help each other.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/825094211300114/

Intended Service Users Older people Children and families People with disabilities Unemployed People in crisis Unpaid carers those who are self-isolating, quarantined, or otherwise vulnerable. Types of Support Offered Specific Support Around Covid19 Food or shopping delivery Providing support to those who need it in the Whiteinch community Pharmacy pick up Food parcels or hot meals Reducing social isolation Geographic area covered How can people access the support? North West Glasgow If you would like to receive support from us, or fill out a request for support on behalf of someone else, please fill out this form: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/do-you-need-support-during-self-isolation

If a referral is needed from a partner, who can do this? Any other information Our help line is open from 10am-6pm every day, but please only phone if you are unable to fill out the form, as we try and keep the lines open for those who need it.

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